Learning… Free Speech Isn’t Freedom from Fallout: Navigating Expression and Accountability in Tabletop Gaming Clubs 23 Sep 202515 Sep 2025 Tabletop gaming clubs are microcosms of creative expression, strategy, and storytelling, but they’re also communities, stitched together by shared values and mutual respect. In such spaces, free speech is a…
Blogging… Trio (1968) by Edwin Morgan 25 Dec 202421 Dec 2024 Last year, I shared an Edwin Morgan poem for Christmas Day. This year, I am sharing an Edwin Morgan poem for Christmas Day. I can guarantee you now, that next…
Blogging… Tabletop Games as a Social Scaffold: Embracing a Community 29 May 202429 May 2024 In today's... today, digital interactions often overshadow face-to-face connections, and tabletop games have carved a niche as a focal point for social engagement. These games, ranging from classic board games…
Books… The Computer’s First Christmas Card (1968) by Edwin Morgan 25 Dec 202319 Dec 2023 I'm partial to a bit of poetry, and Edwin Morgan is among the best. Come on, I'm an English teacher in Scotland; of course I love Morgan! As such, I share today…
Board Games… Throwback Thursday: A Short Literature Review on Games and Autism 7 Sep 202311 Sep 2023 A few years ago, I did my second postgrad. The focus was on working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The content of the course was quite wide and…
Learning… Making Tabletop Roleplaying Games Inclusive: Supporting Dyslexic Players 23 Aug 202323 Aug 2023 Tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs) have been a source of imagination, creativity, and camaraderie for decades. However, not everyone gets to experience the magic of these games in the same way.…
Learning… RPGs and the Oral Tradition 12 Aug 20234 Aug 2023 In today's fast-paced, digital world, where technology often dominates our entertainment, it's refreshing to delve into tabletop roleplaying games as an offline, analog, social experience. Tabletop RPGs provide a unique…
Learning… Inclusive Adventures: RPGs Embracing Diversity and Representation 19 Jun 2023 Tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) have the power to transport players into fantastical worlds and allow them to become heroes, villains, or anything in between. While the genre has traditionally been…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 5: Self-Care and Tabletop RPGs 17 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 Throughout our series on tabletop RPGs and mental health, we have explored the various ways these games can positively impact wellbeing, foster connections, and create inclusive environments. Before moving on…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 4: Game Mastering and Emotional Wellbeing 10 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 In our previous discussions on tabletop RPGs, we have explored their therapeutic benefits and highlighted the importance of community and connection. Here's a quick recap of the series so far,…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 3: Community and Connection 3 Jun 202317 Jun 2023 In our exploration of tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs) and their impact on mental health, we have examined the immersive and therapeutic benefits they offer. Before we move on, let's remind…
Learning… The Power of Tabletop RPGs in Nurturing Mental Health and Building Connections, Part 2: The Therapeutic Benefits of RPGs 27 May 202317 Jun 2023 In part 1 of our series, we explored the fundamentals of tabletop RPGs and their ability to provide an immersive escape into empowering fantasy worlds. As a reminder, here's the…
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